Transgender Therapists in Indianapolis, IN

Amy J. Hirt, LCSW, serves the mental health needs of Indiana residents with a holistic and compassionate approach. As a highly trained and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Amy integrates a wide array of therapeutic modalities to help clients navigate their mental health challenges. She believes in treating each client as an individual, employing a "therapeutic toolbox" that includes EMDR, Yoga/Movement Therapy, CBT, DBT, and other interventions tailored to the unique needs of her clients.

As a psychologist, I thrive on challenges. I specialize in comprehensive and court-ordered psychological assessments for juveniles and adults. I have many years of experience testifying in court. My forensic referrals come from judges, private attorneys, public defenders, and State and Federal Public Defenders across Indiana and include competency or insanity assessments, juvenile waiver, sex offender risk assessments, child hearsay, and post-conviction relief. Additionally, after many years working in residential treatment, I have developed expertise with children/adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances.

I am licensed in Indiana with 10 years+ of clinical work experience. I have experience in helping clients with a range of life challenges, including anxiety and depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, relationships, sexuality, work-related stress, trauma, substance use and safer substance use, and issues unique to first responders. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage! It would be my honor to walk your wellness journey with you.

I'm so glad your search for a therapist has brought you here; without a doubt, the decision to seek support from a mental health professional takes courage. I strive to empower clients to find hope within life's most difficult situations. I feel that each client is the expert on their life and we can navigate life's challenges and successes together from a gentle, collaborative, and strengths based approach. I welcome the opportunity to lean in to life's challenges and walk alongside you on your road to recovery.

My approach to therapy is collaborative and transparent. I use the skills and experiences I've gained to help clients achieve their own goals. Instead of curing mental health I believe in helping people understand and manage their issues in sustainable ways. Since I use a lot of metaphors in therapy, the one I use to illustrate and describe my therapeutic process is likening it to a home improvement. My job is to help clients explore and find the right tools for their unique improvements and provide guidance so clients have support while making lasting changes they want in their life. The toolbox can then be used outside of therapy.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. I enjoy working with clients to improve communication and emotional intelligence, set and reach life goals, process and move through life’s setbacks and traumas, and work through feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, grief, loss, and stress. I am accepting new patients.

Our thoughts, fears, anxieties, and unfulfilled expectations can be obstacles to living the life we want to have and experience authentically. The therapeutic process supports and assists us in identifying, and better understanding all parts of our authentic selves. I listen and hold space for your individual situation. To hear how you’re feeling and understand the challenges that are impacting you daily. My intention is that we work together to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere where you can explore issues that may be difficult to talk about at sufficient length elsewhere while reaching healthy outcomes.

I help adolescent and young adults, particularly those within in the LGBTQ+ community, who are struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness/rejection, identity and trauma related symptoms. Throughout our time together, you will feel heard, supported and connected so that you can create a meaningful life.

I am a psychodynamically trained therapist specializing in body (somatic), nature (eco-therapy), and mindfulness-based approaches to psychotherapy. I work with folks who want a fresh perspective, holistic support, and empowerment for their mental health journey. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, adjustments and transitions, anger, self-esteem, body image concerns and disordered eating, religious trauma, spiritual concerns, and neurodivergent living, I am along for the ride. I strive to embody both cultural humility and multiculturalism, creating a safe space that supports BIPOC, LGBTQIA+.

Having someone listen who can reflect your thoughts and feelings and help your perspective be heard is the start of our therapeutic relationship. I am here to assist in your understanding as you seek solutions and balance in managing challenges, big or small, affecting daily life functions. My areas of interest include children, young adults, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, faith/spiritual concerns, career transitions, and family relations. My life experiences in education, career counseling, and the arts enrich and support helping families and children seeking mental wellness. I provide in person and telehealth services.

I am a licensed therapist with a Masters in Social Work. My degree has given me the fundamentals necessary to embark on the journey of becoming a licensed mental health therapist. It has helped me learn to identify what people think and how they react to different situations. It also helped me to recognize the appropriate way of dealing with people and helping them without making them feel uncomfortable. Making sure my client’s understand their own problems properly while involving them in preparation for a plan of action is a goal I as a therapist strive for.

I offer a therapeutic approach that is warm, non-judgmental, and engages the client. I provide short and long- term therapy to Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. I am a compassionate therapist who has treated clients with a range of clinical issues. My approach provides a safe way to deal with major life changes. I strive to create a positive and calm atmosphere of acceptance for you as we work to achieve your goals. I will offer you insight and provide you with thoughtful feedback. I want to be able to support my clients through any issues or situations they need.

When my father passed away when I was ten years old, I saw my first therapist. I had no idea what was happening. I was unable to articulate my feelings at the time, so it was all very hazy. I realized as I began to come into my own that people gravitated toward me because I was easygoing and relaxed. As I learned more about the various demographics and pursued my studies, I became increasingly aware of my desire to work with those who lived with trauma, anxiety, depression, and the LGBTQ+ community.

My background is rooted in a trauma informed and holistic approach in order to best serve youth, adults, and families. I strive to work in partnership with my clients to build on their existing strengths and resilience. I hope to be an advocate and work alongside you with the knowledge that you are the only one who fully understands your life experiences.

Pam Zirkle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana who has been practicing since 2016. Pam has been working with clients for seven years and her experience has been with individuals of all ages and various types of issues ranging from couples, groups, individuals, and families. Pam's expertise is for individuals that are battling depression, anxiety, trauma, sex issues, couples' issues, grief, and loss. Pam's forms of treatment are person centered and xe uses DBT, CBT and Motivational Interviewing.

I am a pediatric neuropsychologist with extensive experience in providing culturally sensitive and trauma informed developmental and neuropsychological evaluations to children and adolescents with a wide range of concerns, including neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, learning disorder), acquired brain injuries, and emotional and behavioral challenges (e.g., mood and impulse control disorders).

Thank you for considering Indy Counseling Professionals for your counseling needs! We specialize in EMDR, ERP and Neurofeedback. Experiencing symptoms from Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD or Depression? We have over 12 therapists that can help you.

For over 20 years I have worked with a wide variety of clients. I specialize in insight oriented work with individuals, including dream work, offering weekly therapy as well relational psychoanalysis. As a licensed Mental Health Counselor (IN), Diplomate in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Supervisor I provide individual, couple, family and group therapy, and supervision. My specialties include dream work and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.

Have you found yourself struggling to break unhealthy patterns? Are you hoping for change that lasts? I am a psychoanalytically informed therapist and I believe that life is a journey toward wholeness. Therapy is best understood as a way to move forward with the help of a competent therapist who can partner alongside you. I hope to help you reclaim what has been lost and discover what has yet to be found to promote wellness, wholeness, and healing.